Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Into the USA… and Dealing with a Credit Card Fraud Call – New Airplanes, Old Friends
Into the USA… and Dealing with a Credit Card Fraud Call New Airplanes, Old Friends Because dealing with a possible credit card fraud breach is the last thing anyone needs to deal with whilst waiting to enter another country. Especially the USA.  In this Trip Report: Well, this year has...
Economondo
Flying Colourful Uzbekistan Airways: Riga to Tashkent on an A320
Come with me as I fly onboard an Uzbekistan Airways Airbus A320 from Riga to Tashkent
View from the Wing
Hyatt’s Internal Owner Guide Shows Exactly What Your Loyalty Is Worth — And Why Elite Benefits Often Disappoint
Hyatt’s internal owner documents reveal something surprising: Hyatt Place hotels rely heavily on World of Hyatt members—who generate roughly half of their total revenue—but franchise incentives still don’t fully align with elite-member interests. Hotels clearly see what your loyalty is worth, but short-term cost pressures and weak territory protections help...
Frequent Miler
Big Best Buy Capital One Shopping offers (15-30% back, 10x miles, maybe more)
Capital One Shopping has boosted rewards for Best Buy purchases today-only (11/24/25). I’m seeing as high as 30% back at Best Buy via the public shopping portal. Those with Capital One credit cards are also seeing boosted rates (currently 10x miles in my household, but there may be higher rates). I...
One Mile at a Time
Wow: Thanksgiving Air Travel Demand Down 5%, With Record Flights Operating
Well this is a bit unusual. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reporting that it’ll be the busiest Thanksgiving for air travel in 15 years, while airline data suggests otherwise. There’s an interesting explanation, as it comes down to different definitions of ”busy.”
Live and Let’s Fly
A Candid, Honest, Brutal Review Of New SWISS A350-900 Business Class
A reader flew the brand new SWISS A350-900 in “Swiss Senses” business class from Boston to Zurich over the weekend. His thoughts are below and quite interesting. Road Warrior Not Impressed With New SWISS A350-900 Business Class This reader is a long-time friend and road warrior. He travels around the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lufthansa Unveils Special Anniversary Fleet to Mark 100 Years in 2026
As I wrote about in September, Lufthansa is preparing to celebrate a major milestone… The post Lufthansa Unveils Special Anniversary Fleet to Mark 100 Years in 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Brutal Etihad Guest Award Change & Cancellation Fees Updated AGAIN!
In February 2024, Etihad Guest updated its change and cancellation fees for award tickets, introducing the world’s most punitive policy. This was announced as part of a larger overhaul of the Etihad Guest program. Then in June 2025, the program updated these fees again. Now in November 2025, the program...
Pointalize
Hilton Honors: What to Know About Points & Status
Quick Summary The Verdict: Hilton Honors points are worth less on paper (~0.5 cents) than competitors like Hyatt, but they are significantly easier to earn. The 2025 Sweet Spot: The integration with…
Traveling For Miles
Who’s actually paying for inflight Starlink WiFi?
From what we've seen so far, before SpaceX will agree to enter into a contract with an airline to supply it with inflight ultra-fast WiFi, the airline has to agree to offer that WiFi free of change to all of its customers. On the face of things, that can seem great...
Running with Miles
Great Deal on AirTags for 1 or a 4-pack – Up to 34% Off
Grab one or 4 of my favorite travel accessories with this deal on AirTags! Get them up to 34% off for a limited time! The post Great Deal on AirTags for 1 or a 4-pack – Up to 34% Off appeared first on Running with Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Best Western Rewards Winter 2025-2026 Promo: Up To 20K Bonus Points
Best Western Rewards isnt the most generous loyalty program out there, and for that matter, Best Western doesnt have that many aspirational properties. However, the program does pretty consistently offer promotions. Best Western has just launched its winter promotion, and it has the potential to be quite rewarding.
Travel Points Playbook
I Was About to Cancel My Southwest Business Card — Here’s How I Made the Most of It First
In the wake of all of the changes Southwest rolled out earlier this year, I knew I was… The post I Was About to Cancel My Southwest Business Card — Here’s How I Made the Most of It First appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Running with Miles
Early Black Friday Luggage Deal – 3 Piece Samsonite Hardside Set on Sale
An early Black Friday deal on Samsonite luggage is here - at its lowest price in years and a 3 piece set, great for your next vacation! The post Early Black Friday Luggage Deal – 3 Piece Samsonite Hardside Set on Sale appeared first on Running with Miles.
TravelUpdate
Villa Copenhagen Hotel Review
Background For my trip to Copenhagen, I booked a stay at the Villa Copenhagen. Originally opened as the…
View from the Wing
Delta Is Selling First Class for $26 Again — And Elite Status Is Worth Less Than Ever [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Delta Is Selling First Class for $26 Again — And Elite Status Is Worth Less Than Ever...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save 50% on Thrifty Traveler Premium Flight Deal Alerts For New Subscribers
You can save a significant amount of money on airfares throughout the year with a 50 percent discount on either Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts or with the Thrifty Traveler Premium+ bundle with hotel alerts when you subscribe to either service is now available for half price during the...
Live from a Lounge
Etihad’s Black Friday Sale: upto 35% off on Economy Class Fares
Etihad, the national carrier of the UAE, is offering 35% off on the occasion of Black Friday for those planning to fly in the first half of 2026. Here are the details. The promotion lasts only through November 30, 2025. The post Etihad’s Black Friday Sale: upto 35% off on...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways Boosts Winter flights to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai, and Singapore
For those heading away for winter, Qatar Airways is further boosting connectivity on select long-haul routes. The airline is adding further capacity from Doha to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai, and Singapore this winter season to meet demand on these routes, This increase in flight frequency is part of the airline’s broader winter...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Plans 100th Anniversary Fleet, Six Planes To Get Special Designs
Okay, I’m not going to lie, this might be the coolest special airline livery project we’ve ever seen.
One Mile at a Time
Etihad Will Fly Airbus A380 To Tokyo Narita, As Eighth Jet Reactivated
Etihad Airways has just announced its newest Airbus A380 destination, and it’s an airport to which the airline has never before flown the whale jet on a regularly scheduled basis…
One Mile at a Time
Kimpton Social Password Winter 2025-2026: “The Life Of A Kimpton Guest”
Kimpton has a pretty cool ”social password” concept, whereby you can receive extra perks for sharing a phrase at check-in. Kimpton generally has this promotion a couple of times per year — we last saw this in summer, and there’s now a new password for winter.
Live from a Lounge
Deal: Etihad Airways Buy Miles with up to 50% Bonus (through December 2, 2025)
Etihad Guest has a new Buy Miles Promotion through December 2, 2025. You can get Etihad Guest miles with up to a 50% bonus to redeem on 20 airlines, apart from Etihad themselves. Here are the details. The post Deal: Etihad Airways Buy Miles with up to 50% Bonus (through December...
Traveling For Miles
British Airways adds Montenegro to its route map (good news if you have Hyatt or IHG free night certificates)
British Airways has announced that it will launch a new seasonal summer service to a country that it hasn't served before - Montenegro, the mountainous Balkan country situated on the Adriatic coast in Southeast Europe and which was used as one of the locations for Casino Royale (part of the...
One Mile at a Time
How Airlines Decide On Flight Numbers, And Have Fun While They’re At It
Have you ever wondered how airlines pick flight numbers? Okay, maybe you haven’t… after all, why would you? In this post, I did want to address a fun aspect of this, as airlines sometimes have more fun than you realize with picking flight numbers.
TravelUpdate
Chase Sapphire Reserve 175,000 points offer – here’s how to check if you’re targeted…
Chase is sending out targeted offers as high at 175,000 points on the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Read this post to find out if you qualify...
View from the Wing
Emirates Passenger Finds Herself Alone on a 14-Hour Flight — And Flight Attendants Wouldn’t Upgrade Her
A woman flying Emirates from Brisbane to Dubai found herself essentially alone in economy on a 14-hour flight, with empty rows in every direction. She even asked about upgrading, but flight attendants pushed back. Continue reading Emirates Passenger Finds Herself Alone on a 14-Hour Flight — And Flight Attendants...
TravelUpdate
258,000 points redemption, Chase Sapphire benefit confusion, real value of the $600 Hotel Credit & more…
There has been some confusion about whether Chase is about to kill this benefit on their Chase Sapphire cards. That & more....
TravelUpdate
How to bypass Chase’s newest ‘once in a lifetime rule’
Close on the heels of Amex’s moves, Chase has slowly started tightening the screws, adding new restrictions to…
Eye of the Flyer
Plan Now: 5X Points on PayPal Purchases (Great for Holiday Shopping Online!)
There’s a great opportunity for you to earn up to 7,500 bonus points using one of our favorite no-annual-fee travel rewards cards. 5X Points at PayPal! If you purchase holiday gifts and/or make donations to charities this time of year, there’s an opportunity to score bonus points for that spending!...
Traveling For Miles
Save $200 on select Lufthansa Group airlines with Amex Travel [Targeted]
Amex is getting the week started with a new offer which allows targeted cardholders to save $200 on bookings made through Amex Travel for flights taken with select Lufthansa Group airlines. The post Save $200 on select Lufthansa Group airlines with Amex Travel [Targeted] appeared first on Traveling For Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Guide To Hyatt Globalist Suite Upgrade Awards: The Best Hotel Elite Perk?
There are many benefits I love about Hyatt’s top tier Globalist status, though arguably my single favorite perk is the suite upgrade awards that members can earn. In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at how this benefit works. How can they be used, what are the...
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